There is a danger that this chair might end up being used as an incredibly luxurious shoe fitting point, however.

If you currently have a static chair, investing in a swivel armchair should definitely be something for you to consider. This device is basically a regular chair that rests on a central post allowing the person to swivel in a 360-degree motion. Most designs are also on wheels, allowing a worker to whizz around the office on his or her chair. You may also be able to adjust a number of different elements such as the height of the chair, the position of the back support and even a headrest, if that feature is included.

If you trawl through the enormous array of different styles that the various manufacturers, you may notice that most armchairs seem to lack in originality. The problem with many designers is they seem to forget people have to sit in the chairs and it is the act of sitting that inspires the design of the chair not the other way around. Furthermore, the armchair is designed to be sat in with comfort in mind: where backs, buttocks and arms should be supported ergonomically to take the pressure off the muscles across the shoulders and lower neck.